Three shops in Helensburgh were allegedly targeted within two hours by a trio of shoplifters, police say.

We previously reported that two men, aged 29 and 45, and a 31-year-old woman, all from Helensburgh, have been arrested and appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Friday, July 19.

The trio appeared in connection with allegations of theft by shoplifting and of stealing a charity tin from a cafe.


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It has been confirmed by police that the alleged thefts took place between 2pm and 3.45pm on Thursday, July 18.

It is believed that a number of shops in Helensburgh were targeted, including Tesco on Sinclair St, Kathy’s Café on East Clyde Street and Superdrug on West Princes Street.